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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,543.97, 2,316.05 and 569.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,543.97, 2,316.05 and 569.73 is: 854.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,543.97 : 2,316.05 = 569.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,543.97/2,316.05 = 569.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,543.97x = 2,316.05 × 569.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,543.97x = 1,319,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,520.32/1,543.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.63

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